The Fourth of July is obviously the focus in the “most patriotic town in America” this weekend, but the oldest Independence Day parade in the country isn’t all Bristol has to offer.
Tens of thousands of visitors from far and wide are expected to stream into town this weekend, primarily to celebrate the stars and stripes and show off their patriotic pride. And while there’s lots to do to honor America this weekend, there are plenty of other places to visit around town that aren’t directly associated with the Fourth of July. Hey, you have to eat, right?

Here is a list of the top-rated restaurants, bars and attractions around Bristol, as rated by Yelp reviewers:

Restaurants
1. Bristol Oyster Bar, 448 Hope St.
2. Tong Phoon, 382 Thames St.
3. Beehive Cafe, 10 Franklin St.
4. Nacho Mama’s, 76 State St.
5. Pomodoro Pizzeria, 271 Wood St.

Bars
1. Bar 31, 29 State St.
2. Kinsmen Tavern, 241 State St.
3. Statesman Tavern, 31 State St.
4. Judge Roy Bean Saloon, 1 State St.
5. Common Pub, 421 Wood St.

Coffee shops
1. Angelina’s, 301 Hope St.
2. Sunset Cafe, 499 Hope St.
3. Empire Tea and Coffee, 251 Thames St.
4. Beehive Cafe, 10 Franklin St.
5. Bristol Bagel Works, 420 Hope St.

Museums
1. Herreshoff Marine Museum, 1 Burnside St.
2. Coggeshall Farm Museum, 1 Colt Drive
3. Blithewold Mansion, Gardens & Arboretum, 101 Ferry Road
4. Linden Place, 500 Hope St.
5. Mount Hope Farm, 250 Metacom Ave.

Parks
1. Colt State Park, Hope Street
2. Independence Park, Thames Street
3. Bristol Town Beach, Asylum Road
4. Bristol Town Common, Wood Street
5. Fireman’s Memorial Park, Thames Street